Tippecanoe County Health Department

12/19/2025

Take a moment to make sure all medications in your house are safely out of the reach of children. Click here for medication safety tips for families. https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/Pages/Medication-Safety-Tips.aspx

12/04/2025

12/03/2025

Getting vaccinated against shingles could protect you from getting dementia, or slow the progression of the disease, says a new study.

12/03/2025

Su***de is complicated and tragic, but it is often preventable. Knowing the warning signs for su***de and how to get help can help save lives. Learn about behaviors that may be a sign that someone is thinking about su***de. For more information, visit https://go.nih.gov/cw9p2vx

11/27/2025

The holidays are often filled with joy and time spent with family and friends. For some, it can be a stressful time or bring out feelings of sadness or loneliness. Here are some tips for managing your mental health during the holiday season.

11/26/2025

Did you know that you can get free smoke alarms installed if you are a resident of Tippecanoe County? Follow the link to learn more! https://www.lafayette.in.gov/2007/Free-Smoke-Alarm-Program

11/26/2025

Play Yards sold by Anna Queen are being recalled due to risk of injury and suffocation. Stop using these products immediately. For more information, including how to receive a refund, visit the Consumer Product Safety Commission: https://www.cpsc.gov/Recalls/2026/Play-Yards-Recalled-Due-to-Risk-of-Serious-Injury-or-Death-from-Suffocation-and-Entrapment-Hazards-Violate-Mandatory-Standard-for-Play-Yards-Sold-on-Amazon-by-Anna-Queen

11/24/2025

📢 Important Announcement
The STI Walk-In Clinic will have special hours for the holiday week:
🗓️ Mon 11/24: 8am–4pm
🗓️ Tue 11/25: 8am–4pm
❌ Closed for the rest of the week.

11/19/2025

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between 988, 211 and 911? This infographic describes each service, their purpose and when they should be used.

11/17/2025

RECALL UPDATE: All ByHeart Whole Nutrition Infant Formula products have been recalled. This includes all unexpired lots of formula cans and single-serve “anywhere” sticks. https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-infant-botulism-infant-formula-november-2025

10/31/2025

Thank you for following along in the month of October for key awareness activities. If you have lost a pregnancy or infant, we send you our deepest condolences. If you ever need resources or information about maternal and infant health and safety, or after a loss, please visit our website https://www.tippecanoe.in.gov/1204/Fetal-and-Infant-Mortality-Review

10/29/2025

Did you miss DEA's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day? There are lots of year-round drop off locations! Clean out your medicine cabinets and help prevent drug misuse before it starts. Use this search to find an everyday drop off location near you! Year-Round Drop-Off Locations - Search Utility